EMS Emergency Dispatcher — 24/7 Medical Communications

County Emergency Communications; Purmela (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Purmela, TX is seeking an Emergency Medical Dispatcher to support urgent medical responses from a console. You will gather patient and incident information, establish priorities, and coordinate resources under approved protocols.

Responsibilities include providing protocol-based instructions, confirming locations, and relaying critical details to responders. Training and CPR certification may be required, with overtime and rotating shifts as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• CPR certification and additional coursework may be required.
• EMT or paramedic credentials are not universal requirements; check the vacancy for exact qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Receive calls involving illness, injury, and other medical emergencies.
• Confirm the patient’s location, callback number, and access details.
• Ask approved questions about the patient’s condition.
• Determine response priority through the authorized medical dispatch system.
• Dispatch or coordinate ambulance resources when included in the assignment.

Skills

Communication skills

Data entry accuracy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Purmela, TX is seeking an Emergency Medical Dispatcher to support urgent medical responses from a console. You will gather patient and incident information, establish priorities, and coordinate resources under approved protocols.

Responsibilities include providing protocol-based instructions, confirming locations, and relaying critical details to responders. Training and CPR certification may be required, with overtime and rotating shifts as needed.